Marta Gancarczyk is full professor and head of the Department of Finance and International Economics at the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. She holds her Ph.D. in management science from the University of Lodz, Poland; the Habilituated Ph.D. in economics from Cracow University of Economics, Poland; and the professor's title based on the recommendation from the Polish Council of Excellence.

Joanna Bohatkiewicz-Czaicka is an adjunct professor at the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. She holds her Ph.D. in economics and finance from the Jagiellonian University, M.A. in management and economic consultancy, and B.A. in business administration.

Jacek Gancarczyk is an adjunct professor at the Institute of Entrepreneurship, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. His research and publication activities are focused on innovative ventures, entrepreneurship, industrial clusters, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Damian Tomczyk is a Ph.D. student in economics and finance, the Doctoral School in the Social Sciences, Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He holds a master's degree in economics at the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His research activities focus on ecological economics, in particular, on the energy industry and renewable energy sources.